{"product_id":"morakniv-hook-knife-162-double-edge-s","title":"Morakniv Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe Experience\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morakniv Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S) is a specialized carving knife made for spoons, scoops, cups, bowls, and other deeply hollowed wooden forms. Its compact 2.17-inch blade uses a tight 26 mm curve that reaches into smaller-radius interiors where a wider hook knife cannot work as effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides of the blade are sharpened, allowing controlled push and pull cuts without requiring separate right- and left-handed models. The barrel-shaped Scandinavian birch handle supports multiple carving grips, while the included vegetable-tanned leather edge cover protects the curved blade between projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eScientific Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTight 26 mm Curvature:\u003c\/strong\u003e The compact hook profile reaches into deep spoon bowls, scoops, cups, and other small-radius hollows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-Edged Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both sides are sharpened, allowing material removal with push and pull strokes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmbidextrous Geometry:\u003c\/strong\u003e The symmetrical cutting arrangement can be used in either hand without selecting a dedicated left- or right-handed grind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12C27 Swedish Stainless Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima stainless steel provides corrosion resistance, dependable edge retention, and relatively simple maintenance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThin 2 mm Blade:\u003c\/strong\u003e The narrow blade stock reduces cutting resistance during controlled hollowing and surface refinement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Rat-Tail Tang:\u003c\/strong\u003e The blade extends securely through the handle for stability during repeated carving motions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBarrel-Shaped Birch Handle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded profile supports several grip positions and remains comfortable during longer carving sessions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather Edge Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fitted cover shields both sharpened edges during storage and transport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBoutique \u0026amp; Conservation Values\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePurpose-Built for Traditional Craft:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Hook Knife 162 is designed specifically for hollowing wood rather than adapted from a general outdoor knife.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuts in Both Directions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Its double edge allows efficient material removal without changing tools or switching to a reversed blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Swedish Materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e The handle uses Scandinavian birch finished with linseed oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore Than 80% Recycled Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The stainless blade incorporates a high proportion of recycled material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-Tanned Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e The protective cover is made in Sweden from naturally tanned leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in Mora:\u003c\/strong\u003e The knife is assembled and heat-treated in Mora, Sweden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSteward’s Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hook Knife 162 is the most versatile choice for carving \u003cstrong\u003etight, deep hollows\u003c\/strong\u003e because it cuts in either direction and does not require a hand-specific model. It is especially useful for spoon bowls, scoops, cups, and small vessels where a broad, shallow hook cannot follow the interior curve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat versatility comes with a tradeoff: because both sides are sharpened, there is no blunt blade surface for the supporting hand to push against. The hand-specific Hook Knife 164 gives up two-direction cutting in exchange for an unsharpened back that can provide greater support and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep both hands behind the cutting path and use controlled strokes rather than forcing the blade. Maintain the curve with a round strop, tapered sharpening tool, or fine abrasive wrapped around a correctly sized dowel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis knife is ideal for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cem\u003espoon and scoop carving | deep bowls and tight hollows | green woodworking | push-and-pull carving | right- or left-handed carvers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-edged hook carving knife\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spoon carving, scoop carving, bowl carving, cups, and deep concave forms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.46 in. \/ 164 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Product Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.69 in. \/ 170 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.17 in. \/ 55 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.08 in. \/ 2 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish stainless steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Alloy:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12C27\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Manufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alleima, Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecycled Steel Content:\u003c\/strong\u003e More than 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Treatment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Annealed and hardened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 56.5 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tight hook\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRounding Diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double edged\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrind Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9–11° total\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Angle:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–26°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Flex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stiff\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTip Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blunt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTang Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full rat-tail tang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scandinavian birch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linseed oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Shape:\u003c\/strong\u003e Barrel shaped\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandedness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Right- or left-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Swedish vegetable-tanned leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge Protection Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.19 oz. \/ 62 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Morakniv\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Model:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hook Knife 162 Double Edge (S)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApproximate Shipping Weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 lb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Morakniv","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46353062854735,"sku":"202412","price":65.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/5608\/5583\/files\/test.png?v=1785960575","url":"https:\/\/midwestnestshop.com\/products\/morakniv-hook-knife-162-double-edge-s","provider":"Midwest Nest LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}